ICD-10 Specific code H15.1: Episcleritis

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Episcleritis
Flag for French language  French ร‰pisclรฉrite

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 VII Diseases of the eye and adnexa
2 H15-H22 Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
3 H15 Disorders of sclera
4 H15.1 Episcleritis

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Prednisolone

Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid which has anti-inflammatory activity. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems.